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Golmud Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | March 2026
About Golmud
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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Things to do in Golmud
What to do
Looking for things to do in Golmud? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Chaerhan Salt Lake
4.7
/5
3,118 Review
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Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
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3,959 Review
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Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
4.7
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244 Review
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Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
4.4
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97 Review
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Golmud, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Golmud Molandi Hotel
4.7
/5
776 Review
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.6
/5
1,705 Review
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
/5
848 Review
Golmud Kunlun Secret Realm Lakeside Wild Luxury Resort
4.8
/5
67 Review
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4.8
/5
171 Review
Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.6
/5
1,846 Review
Huang He International Hotel
4.8
/5
1,004 Review
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.4
/5
85 Review
Golmud Railway Station Huanghe Middle Road Atour Hotel
4.7
/5
999 Review
Homeinn · neo (Golmud Kunlun Zhong Road)
4.9
/5
197 Review
Elong Hotel (Haixi Golmud Jiangyuan Middle Road Kunlun Park Branch)
4.7
/5
119 Review
Orange Hotel(Golmud Jiangyuan Middle Road Kunlun Park Store)
4.5
/5
179 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Golmud dishes and foodie spots.
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振华手抓大王
4.9
/5
16 Review
Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. PKR2,988/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
4.7
/5
7 Review
Barbeque
Avg. PKR2,709/person
青海土火锅(建设西路店)
5.0
/5
1 Review
Hot Pot
Avg. PKR2,589/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
4.7
/5
5 Review
Barbeque
Avg. PKR2,828/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
4.7
/5
8 Review
Barbeque
Avg. PKR2,191/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉
3.9
/5
21 Review
Barbeque
Avg. PKR2,908/person
马占海炕锅烤羊肉城
5.0
/5
1 Review
Barbeque
Avg. PKR2,749/person
尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
3.0
/5
4 Review
Barbeque
Avg. PKR2,549/person
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
5.0
/5
9 Review
Fast Food
Avg. PKR1,075/person
LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
5.0
/5
1 Review
Barbeque
Avg. PKR2,430/person
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Xinjiang Cuisine
Avg. PKR1,434/person
老字号马艺黑烤吧
5.0
/5
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Avg. PKR1,992/person
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Yangtze River Source Water Ecological Protection Station
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Kunlun Park
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马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
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QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
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